Finding the Third Proportional to 17,030 and 39,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 17,030 and 39,574 is: 91,961.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,030 : 39,574 = 39,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,030/39,574 = 39,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,030x = 39,574 × 39,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,030x = 1,566,101,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,566,101,476/17,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 91,961.33
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